June 8, 2026 at 5:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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I. Call the Meeting to Order
A. The June meeting of the Wayne Community School District Board of Education is called to order on Monday, June 8, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. B. Wayne Community Schools mission is committed to the success of all students and the development of lifelong learners, and our vision is "Learning for Life, Every Student, Every Day." C. The meeting was posted at Wayne Community Schools, published in the Wayne Herald (6/2/26), and online: www.wayneschools.org D. Anyone desiring to view the Open Meetings Act may do so. The document is available for public inspection and is located on the north wall of the Library. Wayne Community Schools may go into closed session to discuss certain agenda items to protect the public interest or to prevent needless injury to the reputation of an individual, if such individual has not requested a public hearing. E. Board Member Roll Call F. Motion to approve the absence of any Board Member G. Please stand for the Pledge of Allegiance
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. in the Jr/Sr High School Library.
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I.a. Approval of Agenda
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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I.b. Consent Agenda - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Minutes of Previous Meetings and Financial Claims
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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I.b.I. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings
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I.b.II. Approval of Financial Reports and Claims
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I.c. Personnel
Discussion:
No report.
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II. Communications from the Public (Policy 8346) and Requested Presentations
Discussion:
Mrs. Jaime Manz introduced Stephanie Summers and Matt Belka from NASB. They will present at the Retreat.
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II.a. Annual Hearing and Review of Policies:
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II.a.I. Policy 5415: Anti-Bullying
Discussion:
Policy 5415: Anti-Bullying was reviewed as required annually by the Nebraska Department of Education. There was no public comment on the policy. All policies can be found at: www.wayneschools.org.
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II.a.II. Policy 5416: Student Fees
Discussion:
Policy 5416: Student Fees was reviewed as required annually by the Nebraska Department of Education. There was no public comment on the policy. All policies can be found at: www.wayneschools.org.
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II.a.III. Policy 5417: Wellness
Discussion:
Policy 5417: Wellness was reviewed as required annually by the Nebraska Department of Education. There was no public comment on the policy. All policies can be found at: www.wayneschools.org.
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II.a.IV. Policy 5418: Homeless Students
Discussion:
Policy 5418: Homeless Students was reviewed as required annually by the Nebraska Department of Education. There was no public comment on the policy. All policies can be found at: www.wayneschools.org.
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II.a.V. Policy 6400: Parent Involvement
Discussion:
Policy 6400: Parent/Community Involvement in Schools was reviewed as required annually by the Nebraska Department of Education. There was no public comment on the policy. All policies can be found at: www.wayneschools.org.
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III. Action Items
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III.a. Old Business
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III.a.I. Second Reading of Policy Updates
*1110: Bulletin Boards *3130: Purchasing Policies *3560: Records Management *5004: Part-Time Enrollment *5005: Admission-Residency-Contracting *5006: Option Enrollment *5006: Option Enrollment Resolution *5008: Attendance *5101: Student Discipline Policy *5205: Graduation *8130: Annual Organizational Meeting *8342: Designated Method of Giving Notice of Meetings
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the Second Reading of Policy Updates. All policies can be found at: www.wayneschools.org.
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III.a.II. Second Reading of 2026-27 K-Gr.2 Early Learning Center Handbook - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Second Reading of 2026-27 K-Gr. 2 ELC Handbook
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the Second Reading of the 2026-27 K-Gr. 2 Early Learning Center Handbook.
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III.a.III. Second Reading of 2026-27 Elementary Handbook - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Second Reading of 2026-27 Elementary Handbook
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the Second Reading of the 2026-27 Elementary Handbook.
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III.a.IV. Second Reading of 2026-27 7-12 Handbook - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Second Reading of 2026-27 7-12 Handbook Changes
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the Second Reading of the 2026-27 7-12 Handbook.
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III.b. New Business
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III.b.I. 2026-27 Milk & Dairy Bid - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on 2026-27 Milk & Dairy Bid
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the bid for milk and dairy products from DFA Kemps, LeMars, IA, for the 2026-27 school year.
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III.b.II. First Reading of 2026-27 Certificated Staff Handbook - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on First Reading of 2026-27 Certificated Staff Handbook
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the First Reading of the 2026-27 Certificated Staff Handbook.
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III.b.III. First Reading of 2026-27 Non-Certificated Staff Handbook - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on First Reading of Non-Certificated Staff Handbook
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the First Reading of the 2026-27 Non-Certificated Staff Handbook.
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III.b.IV. Riverside Insight DESSA Screener Subscription - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Riverside Insight DESSA Screener Subscription
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the subscription for Riverside Insight DESSA Screener.
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IV. Administration and Board Committee Reports:
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IV.a. Administration - Written reports were provided by Administration. Copies of their reports are available at the District Office upon request.
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IV.a.I. Superintendent
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IV.a.I.1. 2026-27 Extra Duty Assignments
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan discussed the Extra Duty assignments and noted there are open positions available.
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IV.a.I.2. Budget Timeline and Update
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan stated work on the 2026-27 Budget has begun. He will have more information available in July.
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IV.a.I.3. Heartland Counseling Services Report
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan presented information from Heartland Counseling Services. Included was the number of students referred to and seen, and the reasons for referral. The information was from the Elementary and Jr/Sr High School.
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IV.a.II. Special Education Director
Discussion:
Mrs. Beair discussed the Extended School Year services for students.
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IV.a.III. High School Principal
Discussion:
Mr. Plager stated graduation went well and thanked those in attendance.
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IV.a.IV. Junior High Principal/Activities Director
Discussion:
Mr. Wragge explained all athletic and activity schedules will be moving from Rschool to BOUND.
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IV.a.V. Elementary Principal
Discussion:
Mr. Diediker stated 6th Grade graduation went well.
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IV.a.VI. Early Learning Center Principal
Discussion:
Mrs. Maas stated Summer School will be held from July 6 to July 23, with approximately 60 students participating.
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IV.b. Board Committees
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IV.b.I. Foundation and Community Relations - Justin Davis, Jaime Manz, Sylvia Ruhl, Mark Lenihan, Misty Beair, Greg Ptacek
Discussion:
Mr. Greg Ptacek introduced himself as the new Foundation Director.
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IV.b.II. Curriculum and Committee on American Civics - Jaime Manz, Jodi Pulfer, Sylvia Ruhl, Mark Lenihan, Andi Diediker, Russ Plager
Discussion:
No report.
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IV.b.III. Facility/Safety/Finance - Justin Davis, Lynn Junck, Brent Pick, Mark Lenihan, Russ Plager, Dave Wragge, Darian Stoltenberg, Jordan Widner
Discussion:
Mr. Jordan Widner stated the Elementary roofing project is complete.
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IV.b.III.1. Update on Master Facility Planning Process
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan gave an update on the Master Facility Planning Process. He stated plans are being discussed for the remodeling of the Jr/Sr High School gym.
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IV.b.IV. Policy/Title IX - Jaime Manz, Brent Pick, Jodi Pulfer, Mark Lenihan, Misty Beair, Courtney Maas
Discussion:
No report.
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IV.b.V. Negotiations - Justin Davis, Lynn Junck, Jodi Pulfer, Mark Lenihan
Discussion:
No report.
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IV.b.VI. Legislative - Lynn Junck, Brent Pick, Sylvia Ruhl, Mark Lenihan
Discussion:
No report.
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V. Boardsmanship
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V.a. Board Review of Policies 3160-3572
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VI. Future Agenda Items
*Second Reading of 2026-27 Certificated Staff Handbook *Second Reading of 2026-27 Non-Certificated Staff Handbook *Review of Policy 2101: Superintendent as CEO of District *Review of Superintendent Evaluation Process *Review of Substitute Teacher Rate |
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VII. Recess
Discussion:
The Board recessed at 6:03 p.m.
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VIII. NASB Board Self-Assessment - Stephanie Summers, Board Leadership Specialist
Discussion:
The Board began the Retreat at 6:15 p.m.
Stephanie Summers, Board Leadership Specialist from NASB, discussed the process of the Board Self Assessment. |
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IX. Adjournment
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The meeting was adjourned at 7:54 p.m. The next regular Board Meeting will be Monday, July 13, 2026, in the Jr/Sr High School Library.
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